PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Brodie (ranked 6141 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Drogo (ranked 8898 p4p, 0 weight class). Brodie comes to the cage accompanied by Living Thing by ELO. Tom Drogo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Brodie
vs
Drogo

190 cm
25
204 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

194 cm
24
194 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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Pit Bull Development

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Brodie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Drogo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brodie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drogo sprawls well initially but Brodie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Drogo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Drogo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Brodie seems to be looking for submissions.
Brodie is pressing down on Drogo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drogo is holding on for now.
Brodie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brodie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brodie works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Brodie has taken his back.

Brodie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brodie controlling the position well here. Drogo rolled but Brodie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Brodie avoiding Drogo 's attempts to control his hands.
Brodie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Drogo doesn't escape.
Brodie scores with punches to the body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drogo is trying to defend against the choke here but Brodie has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Brodie Tightens the hold and Drogo taps out furiously! Brodie displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Brodie!
A relieved looking Ryan Brodie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.